The Community Cooperatives of the National Park of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines

Discover the authentic heart of the National Park of the Tuscan‑Emilian Apennines through a three-day journey among villages, nature and stories of resilience. Meet the community cooperatives, guardians of tradition, who enhance the territory and promote sustainable tourism. Between scenic hikes, enriching encounters and genuine flavors, you will enjoy an immersive experience in the heart of the Emilian Apennines.

Destination: National Park of the Tuscan‑Emilian Apennines
Duration: 3 days, 2 nights
No. of travelers: 8–20
Service language: Italian/English

Day 1

• 2:30 pm Arrival in Cerreto Alpi and meeting with the Community Cooperative I Briganti di Cerreto.
  Guided visit to the ancient Water Mill on the banks of the Secchia River (now a rural accommodation) and to the metato (traditional chestnut drying house).
• You will get to know the Community Cooperative I Briganti di Cerreto, which manages activities for promoting and enhancing the area (guided tours, hikes, events…), as well as maintaining roads and trails, forestry activities, woodland management and landscape care.
• 4:30/5:00 pm approx. Transfer from Cerreto Alpi to Succiso (by coach, via Cervarezza and Ramiseto)
  Distance: 46 km – Travel time by coach: approx. 1h30
• Around 6:00 pm Check-in at Agriturismo Valle dei Cavalieri. Time to freshen up and relax.
• Overnight stay with half board (dinner, alcoholic beverages excluded) at Agriturismo Valle dei Cavalieri in Succiso Nuovo (single, double, triple and quadruple rooms).

Day 2

• Breakfast at the accommodation.
• 9:15/9:30 am Transfer from Succiso to Rigoso
  Distance: 15 km – Travel time by coach: approx. 35 minutes
• Around 10:00 am Arrival in Rigoso and meeting with the Community Cooperative Corte di Rigoso.
• Around 1:00 pm Lunch in Rigoso (fixed traditional menu with 3 courses: starter, first course, main course; water and coffee).
• 2:30/3:00 pm approx. Return from Rigoso to Succiso
  Distance: 15 km – Travel time by coach: approx. 35 minutes
• Upon arrival, time to freshen up and relax.
• Around 4:30 pm Meeting with the Community Cooperative Valle dei Cavalieri.
• Overnight stay with half board (dinner, alcoholic beverages excluded) at Agriturismo Valle dei Cavalieri in Succiso Nuovo (single, double, triple and quadruple rooms).

Day 3

• Breakfast at the accommodation.
• 8:45 am Check-out and transfer to Ligonchio (by coach via Cervarezza, Busana, Giarola and Cinquecerri)
  Distance: 40 km – Travel time by coach: approx. 1h35
• 10:30 am Meeting with Coop. San Rocco at Rifugio dell’Aquila and guided excursion.
• Guided hike to the Big Bench and the Panoramic Frame, accompanied by an Environmental Hiking Guide and other members of the Community Cooperative. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the cooperative’s current and future projects.
• 1:00/1:30 pm Lunch at Rifugio dell’Aquila (fixed 3-course menu: starter, first course, main course; water and coffee).
• After lunch, departure with your own vehicle and end of our services.

PRICE PER PERSON (min. 8 people)
Group 8–13 people: €240.00 per person
Group 14–20 people: €225.00 per person

INCLUDED SERVICES

• Day 1: Meeting with community cooperative; overnight stay in shared rooms with half board; driver’s board and lodging.
• Day 2: Meetings with two community cooperatives; lunch; overnight stay in shared rooms with half board; driver’s board and lodging.
• Day 3: Meeting with community cooperative; excursion with Environmental Hiking Guide; lunch; driver’s meals.

NOT INCLUDED

• Transport
• Alcoholic beverages where not mentioned in the program and extras during meals
• Tour leader/guide
• Medical and luggage insurance
• Anything not expressly indicated under “INCLUDED SERVICES”

ITINERE s.r.l. can customize the trip to best meet your needs by adding or removing services and modifying the duration of the trip. Rates may vary at the time of confirmation once the availability of suppliers and services has been verified. If the service offered does not reach the minimum number of participants quoted, ITINERE s.r.l. reserves the right to review the quotation and make any necessary changes.

Bookings must be confirmed by email.